What these text tools do
Writing work is full of small counting and formatting jobs that are tedious to do by hand. The word counter counts words and characters in pasted text, which is what you need when an assignment, article or form has a word limit. The case converter changes text between upper case, lower case and title case without retyping it. The lorem ipsum generator produces placeholder text so you can lay out a page or design before the real copy is ready.
All three tools work on text you paste in, directly in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a Daily Tools server for processing, which matters when you are working with draft writing you have not published yet.
Choosing the right text tool
If you are checking length, use the word counter and read both the word count and the character count, because different limits use different measures: a “500-word” limit and a “500-character” limit are very different things. If you are fixing formatting, use the case converter, but check proper nouns afterwards — automatic title case cannot know which words are names. If you are designing a layout, use the lorem ipsum generator and pick a length close to your real copy, because a page laid out with two lines of placeholder text will not look the same once it holds twenty lines of real text.
Common mistakes to avoid
The most common word-count mistake is counting the wrong thing: headings, references and quoted material may or may not count toward a limit, depending on who set it, so check the rules before you trim. With case conversion, the common mistake is converting everything and losing intentional capitals, such as acronyms or brand names — always proofread after converting. With placeholder text, the mistake is shipping it: search your document for “lorem” before you publish anything that was laid out with it.
Putting the tools together
A typical piece of writing passes through all three tools in order. First, draft the text without worrying about length, then use the word counter to see how far over or under the limit you are, and cut or expand whole ideas rather than trimming words at random. Next, run the case converter on headings or pasted material that arrived in the wrong case, and proofread names and acronyms afterwards. Finally, if you are still waiting on a section of real copy, drop in lorem ipsum of roughly the right length so the layout can be approved, and mark that section clearly as placeholder so it is never mistaken for finished text. Working in that order — length first, formatting second, placeholder last — keeps each tool doing the job it is best at, instead of forcing one tool to cover for another.
Tools in this category
- Word Counter — Count words and characters in pasted text.
- Case Converter — Convert text between upper, lower and title case.
- Lorem Ipsum Generator Text Diff Checker — Generate placeholder text for layouts and drafts.
Frequently asked questions
Are these text tools free?
Yes. All three text tools are free and do not require an account.
Is my pasted text stored anywhere?
The tools are designed to process text in your browser. Daily Tools is not designed to receive or store your pasted text.
Does the word counter count characters too?
Yes, it reports both words and characters, so you can check whichever limit applies to your work.
Can I use lorem ipsum in a published page?
You can, but you should not: placeholder text is for layout only and should be replaced with real copy before publishing.
Related guides
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